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HI Boston - Hostel

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A modern lounge area with a large TV screen, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.
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A multi-story building with large windows and a brick facade.
A modern dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a prominent poster on the wall.
A modern lobby with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a visible staircase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $236
$203 nightly
$236 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Citizens Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Public Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm

A row of bunk beds with wooden headboards and blue curtains, arranged in a narrow corridor.

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

A row of bunk beds with wooden headboards and blue curtains, arranged in a narrow corridor.

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

A row of bunk beds with wooden headboards and blue curtains, arranged in a narrow corridor.

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a rolled towel on the lower bunk, and blue curtains on the upper bunk.

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a rolled towel on the lower bunk, and blue curtains on the upper bunk.

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a rolled towel on the lower bunk, and blue curtains on the upper bunk.

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a city view, and a mirror on the wall.

Private Queen Room Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small stool, and a window.

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small stool, and a window.

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boston

HI Boston - Hostel is centrally located in Boston, a 3-minute walk from Boston Common and 5 minutes by foot from Citizens Opera House. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Boston Public Garden and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
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What's nearby

  • Emerson College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Boston Common - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Citizens Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boston Public Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Chinatown Station - 3 min walk
  • South Station - 9 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Q Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Eatery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Boston - Hostel

HI Boston - Hostel offers 99 accommodations with air conditioning. This Boston hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of HI Boston - Hostel.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 24 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1885
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: USD 24 per night (0.1 mi away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Tax ID - C0014510351
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The maximum length of stay at this property is 14 days.
Guests 17 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Guests 17 years of age and under cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.
Property Registration Number C0014510351

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hostelling International Boston Hostel
Hostelling International Boston
Hostel HI Boston
HI Boston
HI Boston - Hostel Boston
HI Boston - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Boston - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Boston

HI Boston - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff they helped me through the check in process would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access, very nice staff, especially Wyatt, just good vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent a night at the Boston location and it was an excellent decision. The room was clean, the staff and amenities were fantastic, amd the location was excellent. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay. I felt very safe and was comfortable. Would definitely stay again! Plenty of room, very hot water for showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was a good experience to stay at the hostel. right at the south end downtown, very easy to walk to many places, airport, staff were very helpful, very clean, with that price its perfectly fine, I had a great experience..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms can be better cleaned but overall great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff laundry and is near downtown crossing
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a hiccup with an inconsiderate hostel mate but the front desk staff was readily able to move my accommodations and I had no further issues! The facilities were clean, great amenities and great location! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lots of facilities appropriate for a hostel. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi Boston is very near the downtown area, walking distance from the South Station and Chinatown area. The hostel has clean and quiet rooms, nice and friendly staff and a storage room for luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay! Friendly, clean and ice cold AC! Lockers were bigger than expected for luggage
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable from South Station
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff friendly, clean hostel with massive kitchen for cooking. No gym but plenty of areas around to run (Boston Common, Freedom Trail). Highly recommend this place - great spot in Chinatown. Use 40 Beach St parking garage and validate at front desk for cheaper rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Needs free breakfast or cafev like HI New York
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of coolest experiences of my life. Seeing so many cultures in one stop was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would like to thank the staff, especially Angelina, she helped to switch our room to the lower floor due to the elevator was broken and we are two seniors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location, close to bars stores & transport. Organised free excursions, like bar tours. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It meets the HI standards. It's nice overall. I've stayed here before. This time the room AC and the elevators were out of service. Other than that, good! Staff is the highlight of this hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is what you expect from a hostel. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. I walked to Chinatown, Boston Commons, Public Garden, the famous Library, Fan Piers, and many other places.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great...I could gave used a second blanket while sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026